Donkeys

Bless you! Donkey snorts snow as equids enjoy  wintry weather

Piglet, Doug and Sonny are among the donkeys pictured enjoying the snowfall

Donkeys rescued from filth celebrate a year of freedom this Christmas

The pair were discovered in 2019 with “extremely overgrown” hooves, standing in faeces and filth with no access to the fields outside

Donkeys to star in online carols by candlelight event

‘No justification’ for ‘worst case of neglect’ seen by welfare inspector

The man pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering when he appeared in court last month following the SSPCA investigation

Starving donkeys found living among shards of glass ‘thriving’ since rescue

Donkeys rescued during Storm Dennis from a site strewn with broken glass and barbed are growing in confidence seven months on

Taking equines to the heart of the international agenda *H&H Plus*

Elderly donkey stuns staff by recovering from life-threatening illness

‘Donkeys are notorious for hiding any pain or illness extremely well, so we knew we needed to act fast’

Donkey foal without a mother makes his way in the world with new-found friends

The foal faced a ‘race against the clock’ for survival after his mother rejected him

Donkey ‘finishing school’ students make great strides towards new lives 

Donkey foals ‘step forward into life without fear’ after herd rescued from squalor

The Donkey Sanctuary adviser was concerned for the welfare of the herd, in particular four pregnant mares forced to live in such “confined and unsanitary” conditions

Owners dress donkeys in trousers and shirts to beat deadly fly menace

Security cameras needed to pin down pint-sized equine escape artist

The nine-year-old, who shares a field with 10 other miniature donkeys, could usually be found nearby munching on lush grass

Weight limit for tourists riding donkeys welcomed *H&H Plus*

Exploring donkey health *H&H Plus*

They’re the stars of our Christmas cards, but how healthy is the future for donkeys? Patrick Pollock FRCVS reports.

Donkey populations at collapse point as animals endure horrific conditions

‘Pregnant jennys, foals and sick animals are being stolen and transported miles without food, water or rest’

Donkey saved from ‘dire circumstances’ in Mexican ‘jail’

The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Sidmouth became aware of Cenizo after it saw tweets from concerned followers.

‘Mammoth’ endangered donkey stallion welcomed at AI centre

‘This is the first donkey we have collected from, and for it to be such a rare breed makes it extra special’

Donkeys abandoned as owners flee severe flooding

The Donkey Sanctuary has sent £5,000 to a not-for-profit organisation to fund shelter, food, water and veterinary care for donkeys in need

‘Bug-eyed’ mask hoped to help donkey who lost his sight

The donkey lost his sight after he trod on a sharp thorn

‘A barbaric thing to do’: elderly donkey stabbed in vicious attack

The 28-year-old donkey was stabbed in the abdomen in the attack